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Definition doubt in British English

doubt verb

[transitive] verb
/daʊt/
1

to think that something is probably not true or that it probably does not exist

Example

Some people doubt my ability but I will prove them wrong.

Example

No one doubts the need for improvement.

Example

I don't doubt you're right, but I still disagree.

Synonyms and related words
question doubt be in doubt
2

to think that something is unlikely

Example

'Do you think they'll win?' 'I doubt it.'

Example

He promised to come but I doubt he will.

Example

I doubt very much whether we can change it now.

Synonyms and related words
question doubt be in doubt
3

to feel that you cannot trust or believe someone

Example

How could you have doubted me?

Synonyms and related words
disbelieve distrust mistrust
Definition doubt in British English